Placebos work even when patients know they’re placebos

The discovery could lead to better way to manage pain without highly addictive drugs, as well as treat addiction patients.

BOULDER, Colo., July 24 (UPI) — Patients continued to report that placebo drugs were working after being told they were not taking medications — but only if they had believed for long enough the placebo was working prior to being told, according to a new study.”

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Original Source: Study: Placebos work even when patients know they’re placebos – UPI.

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